Science and Civilization in Asia Quiz
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Who is considered the father of Chemistry?

  • Jabir ibn Hayyan (correct)
  • Susruta
  • Ibn Battuta
  • Ibn Sina
  • What type of boat was invented that enabled travel in water systems?

  • Canoe (correct)
  • Cruise ship
  • Speedboat
  • Yacht
  • Which scientist is associated with works like 'Book of Healing' and 'The Canon of Medicine'?

  • Susruta
  • Ibn Sina (correct)
  • Ibn Battuta
  • Jabir ibn Hayyan
  • What did scientists in Asia develop theories on related to the universe?

    <p>Configuration of the universe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of calendars, which combination did Asian scientists use?

    <p>Lunar and Stellar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of Eastern Civilization?

    <p>Individual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who proposed that a discipline is considered a science only if it can be confirmed or interpreted?

    <p>Vienna Circle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which criterion distinguishes philosophy from science according to the text?

    <p>Verification Theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who among the following cautioned against bridging the gap between evidence and theory?

    <p>Thomas Kuhn</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of scholars believed that only observable disciplines should be considered meaningful?

    <p>Vienna Circle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do economists primarily consider as the main indicator of development?

    <p>Growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ultimate basis of happiness for theists in this worldview?

    <p>Communion with God</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the word 'technology' mean?

    <p>A discourse on arts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the school of thought of Humanism believe about man's role in shaping his destiny?

    <p>Man is the captain of his own ship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of God in the lives of most people according to the text?

    <p>God is a fulcrum of people's existence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way did technology impact sexuality according to the text?

    <p>Technology enabled tinkering with sexuality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of urban homes, according to Kantar Media, own at least one television set?

    <p>92%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern mentioned in the text regarding children's exposure to devices?

    <p>Unrestricted access to devices can impact children's character development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is held responsible for the negative impact of devices on children's characters?

    <p>The adults who allow children to freely use the devices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What organization is abbreviated as IFR in the text?

    <p>International Federation of Robotics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country was one of the first to develop service robots according to the text?

    <p>Germany</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of robot is typically used for non-commercial tasks by laypersons?

    <p>Personal Service Robots</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the defining feature of a robot as per the text?

    <p>Autonomy in performing tasks without human intervention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What scientific knowledge was observed in pre-Spanish societies?

    <p>Interpretation of heavenly body movements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technology was used by people in pre-Spanish societies?

    <p>Building houses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a notable advancement in science introduced during the Spanish period?

    <p>Advanced medicine and science</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which technological development is attributed to pre-Spanish societies?

    <p>Wheelbarrow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did North Africa and the Nile Valley import in terms of technology?

    <p>Iron technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key focus of science learning in schools during the Spanish period?

    <p>Understanding different concepts related to human body</p> Signup and view all the answers

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